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Milan-Cortina 2026 closes with ceremony in Verona

British athletes paraded at the closing ceremony in Verona following the most successful Winter Games ever for Team GB

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have officially ended following the closing ceremony in northern Italy.

It took place at Verona Olympic Arena, despite none of the sporting events happening in the city, which is 75 miles from Milan.

After beginning with a tribute to classic Italian opera, flagbearers representing the 92 competing nations entered the stadium through large props from Aida and accompanied by a tribute to Italian film music.

The 'Drop of Fire' – the Olympic flame carried in a small glass vessel – was brought into the ancient arena to light up the rings before the parade of athletes.

Italy throws farewell party, passes Olympic torch to France

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VERONA, Italy — The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday as the twin flames in co-host cities Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were extinguished during a closing ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games ever.

In declaring the 2026 Games over, International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry told local organizers that they "delivered a new kind of winter Games and you set a new, very high standard for the future."

Eyes turn to France as Milan-Cortina Games conclude

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The Milan-Cortina Olympics ended on Sunday as the twin flames in co-host cities Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were extinguished during a closing ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games ever.

In declaring the 2026 Games over, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry, a two-time Olympic champion in swimming, told local organisers that they "delivered a new kind of winter games and you set a new, very high standard for the future."

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Milan Cortina 2026: First gold medals and record-setting hometown hero

• Medal winners: Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida broke a women’s speed skating record in front of the home crowd, Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen won Milan Cortina’s first gold medal, and Japan’s Kira Kimura wowed the judges in the snowboard big air competition.

• Americans on snow and ice: American teen ice skating phenom Ilia Malinin made his Olympic debut. Lindsey Vonn skied even faster than Friday, finishing today’s training run in third place despite a ruptured ACL.

• Outside the Games: Environmental and social justice groups protested against the Olympics in Milan, and a smaller group of activists clashed with police at the end of a peaceful march. Meanwhile, officials are investigating an apparent rail sabotage similar to disruptions at the 2024 Paris Games.

Francesca Lollobrigida delivers Italy a Winter Olympic gold and day’s best moment

On her 35th birthday, Lollobrigida set an Olympic record to win gold, setting off a raucous celebration with her team and son, Tommaso. Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images

MILAN — Italian long track speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida took it all in: the fans, the red, white and green flag wrapped around her back, and her 2-year-old son, Tommaso, perched on her hip.

“I think it’s the perfect day,” said Lollobrigida, who celebrated her 35th birthday by winning the host nation’s first gold medal at these Games on Saturday in a thrilling women’s 3,000-meter race. “It’s incredible, the dream of my dreams.”

2026 Winter Olympics: Best moments from Saturday's events

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics have begun, following a stunning opening ceremony that welcomed fans to the Games.

Ilia Malinin, the two-time world champion, made his Olympic debut in figure skating's second day of the team event. The U.S. remains in the points lead after the second day. The U.S. women's ice hockey team continued its dominance with a 5-0 win over Finland.

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